By Larry | Allie Katz | Comments are Closed | 31 March, 2022 | 0
You know your cat; right? You’ve come to understand what every meow and yowl means. And you’ve learned that cats have a natural timer in their tummies that tell them exactly when it’s din-din time. This is when you can expect that “Eddy stares at Frazier” look with those beautiful almond-shaped eyes. Speaking of those eyes, the U. of Berkley California did a study on the eyes of 214 different predatory animals and learned that Those with vertical pupils, like domestic cats, tend to ambush their prey. “For species that are active both night and day, like domestic cats, slit pupils provide the dynamic range needed to help them see in dim light, yet not get blinded by the midday sun,” stated Martin Banks, lead author of the study. In fact, it has been determined that cats are far better hunters than dogs.
And how about that soothing purr we all love to hear. The idea that cats purr because they’re happy or contented may not be entirely true. Cats also purr in stressful situations, which has led to an ongoing debate about why they do it and what purpose it serves. The researchers have determined that cats purr at frequencies between 25 and 150 Hertz, a frequency range that “can improve bone density and promote healing. I can personally attest to this since it worked wonders for the neuropathy in my chin.
You know that your cat knows his/her name and understands every word you speak to them . . . right? Well, maybe. But if you get the feeling, you’re, for the most part, being ignored, you’re right. And once again, science has come up with a reason. A study published in the Journal of Animal Cognition, suggested that this was because cats, unlike dogs, were not domesticated to listen to humans, or to try to please them. “Historically speaking, cats, unlike dogs, have not been domesticated to obey humans’ orders. Rather, they seem to take the initiative in human-cat interaction. Does this sound familiar? Seems to me I’ve heard some parents come to that same conclusion about their teenagers!
Did you know that there is a right and wrong way to pet your cat? This one was a complete shock to me. According to researchers from the University of Lincoln, cats prefer being touched on their faces, especially around their lips, chins and cheeks, where they have scent glands. The worst place to pet a cat is at the base of the tail, which the researchers equated to “a cat erogenous zone” (there’s a phrase you didn’t expect to read today), which can be overstimulated to the point of being uncomfortable. Holy Moly. So that’s why my cats fall over and get that “soupy” look on their faces.
Did you know that cats can’t taste sweetness? Oh, to be blessed with such a disability! According to studies, cats seem to be the only animal that lacks this ability, including lions, tigers and other cat species. They apparently lack the amino acids that make the DNA for the gene that gives them the ability to taste sweet.
OK, guys, this is just for you. Now hear this, gentlemen. Owning a cat might make you more attractive to the ladies. Yes, believe it or not, a study was conducted by pet researcher Dr. June McNicholas, that determined that women reported being more attracted to men who liked animals, but male cat owners were perceived as being nicer and more caring. The study’s findings seem to support that, at least when it comes to the way men display their affections for their feline companions. Single male cat owners were more likely to make real sacrifices for their cats. So, to all you single ladies out there looking for “Mr. Right,” you would do well to skip the dangers of an online rendezvous and start attending APR events and become acquainted with all the handsome, single guys who are there to love up the kitties.
Until next time, this is Allie, ever in search of a topic that hasn’t had a study done by some university. And they actually get paid to do this?
